About
Dr. Emily Munn, BSc., ND
Dr. Emily Munn is a licensed naturopathic physician certified in acupuncture and has advanced clinical training in hormone balancing, bio-identical hormone therapy, integrative fertility, and women’s health. Dr. Munn is in good standing with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia, and is a member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association, and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. She is also licensed to prescribe pharmaceutical medication in the province of British Columbia.
Emily has a strong science background and was a division one student-athlete playing soccer on scholarship for four years in the United States. After completing her first degree, a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Creighton University, she went on to qualify as a naturopathic physician (ND) after completing four years of medical training at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM), graduating in 2013. BINM is one of seven accredited colleges of naturopathic medicine in North America. The first two years of training are similar to conventional medical programs, while the final two years provide hundreds of hours of training in nutrition and herbal medicine, as well as clinical training in an outpatient clinic. After completing naturopathic medical school, Emily was certified by the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX), which are professional licensing exams administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE). During her four years at BINM, Emily pioneered the botanical garden committee, traveled to Nicaragua with Natural Doctors International and did externships in Haiti with Mamababy Haiti, working along side midwives in a perinatal clinic, as well as in Victoria, BC, at a family health clinic serving low-income families.
Emily practices an evidence-based, yet holistic approach to health and wellness. She provides root-cause healthcare and functional medicine using thoughtful laboratory testing, researched herbal medicine, practical nutrition & lifestyle coaching, targeted vitamins & minerals, restful acupuncture, and bio-identical hormone therapy.
Dr. Emily Munn has a general family practice with focus in women’s health in all stages of life. She sees a variety of health conditions. Her areas of specific interest are:
Integrative fertility and preconception care (unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriages, advanced maternal age, PCOS, endometriosis, hormone imbalances, egg & sperm quality)
Menstrual concerns (PMS, irregular periods, painful periods, heavy periods, lack of periods, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, hormonal imbalance)
Naturopathic approaches to pre & post natal care, including prenatal nutrition, pre-birth and induction acupuncture
Breastfeeding support
Children’s health (well-child visit, gas, constipation, food introduction, food sensitivities, skin rashes, sleep, mood)
Digestive concerns (IBS, SIBO, constipation, diarrhea, gas, food sensitivities, heartburn/reflux, allergies)
Acne
Perimenopause & Menopause (salivary & urine hormone testing, hot flushes, mood changes, sleep disturbance, genitourinary conditions, bio-identical hormone therapy)
Weight loss & detoxification support
Thyroid conditions (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, Grave’s)
Adrenal function (fatigue, tired yet wired, burnout)
Allergies (food and environmental)
Anxiety and depression
Cardiovascular disease and diabetes treatment & prevention
Dr. Emily Munn is part of a team of caring practitioners at Living Wellness Centre located in beautiful South Surrey, BC where she was born and raised and lives with her husband and their two young children and rescue pup, Jade. When Dr. Munn is not working, she is mothering her two littles and spending time with her family.
Qualification.
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Chemistry from Creighton University, Omaha, NE (2006)
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, New Westminster, BC (2013)
Certifications.
Acupuncture (CNPBC, 2013, re-cert. every 2 years)
Prescriptive Authority (CNPBC, 2013, re-cert. every 2 years)
Naturopathic Advanced Life Support and CPR with AED training (Heart & Stroke foundation, updated every 2 years)
Memberships.
College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC)